Buyer - Redstone Arsenal, AL

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Buyer I at Redstone Arsenal, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for the purchasing process, ensuring optimal vendor selection and cost-effectiveness. Ideal candidates are military affiliated, with strong communication and organizational skills, ready to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with the buying process.
• Researches products, prepares and places orders.
• Organizes product information and tracks back orders.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

AFO is looking for a Buyer I to join our team at our Redstone Arsenal, AL location.

Responsibilities

Performs duties associated with the buying process.

Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.

Organizes product information and tracks back orders.

Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.

Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.

Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.

Performs work under direct supervision.

Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Typically requires BA and 0-2 years.

Auto req ID

449234BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Procurement

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Bachelor’s Degree.

Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work overtime if needed.

Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and agency specific regulations.

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.

Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

City*

Redstone Arsenal

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Akima

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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